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54 U.S.C. 308901: DefinitionsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 54-NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMSCHAPTER 3089-SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES PROGRAM

§308901. Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)  Collection.⁠—The term “collection” means a collection of intellectual and cultural artifacts, including documents, sculpture, and works of art.

(2)  Eligible entity.⁠—The term “eligible entity” means a Federal entity, State, local, or tribal government, educational institution, or nonprofit organization.

(3)  Historic property.⁠—The term “historic property” has the meaning given the term in section 300308 of this title.

(4)  Nationally significant.⁠—The term “nationally significant”, in reference to a collection or historic property, means a collection or historic property that meets the applicable criteria for national significance, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary pursuant to section 302103 of this title.

(5)  Program.⁠—The term “program” means the Save America’s Treasures Program established under section 308902(a) of this title.

(6)  Secretary.⁠—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary, acting through the Director.

( Pub. L. 113–287, § 3 , Dec. 19, 2014 , 128 Stat. 3243 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

308901

16 U.S.C. 469o(b).

Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, subtitle D, § 7303(b), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1216.

In paragraph (4), the words “in reference to a collection or historic property” are added for clarity.